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What commissioning editors want

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In this episode we pick the brains of two commissioning editors to find out exactly what they want from freelance journalists.

We discuss pitching techniques, reliability and writing skills with The Observer deputy news editor Lisa Bachelor and Pulse magazine editor Jaimie Kaffash.

The Guests

Lisa Bachelor @lisabachelor

Jaimie Kaffash @jkaffash

Resources

Pitching guidelines https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/

ClipShare newspaper and magazine archive https://www.nlamediaaccess.com/publishers/publisher-services/clipshare/

Readly magazine database https://gb.readly.com/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

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Manage episode 280205440 series 2686520
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In this episode we pick the brains of two commissioning editors to find out exactly what they want from freelance journalists.

We discuss pitching techniques, reliability and writing skills with The Observer deputy news editor Lisa Bachelor and Pulse magazine editor Jaimie Kaffash.

The Guests

Lisa Bachelor @lisabachelor

Jaimie Kaffash @jkaffash

Resources

Pitching guidelines https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/

ClipShare newspaper and magazine archive https://www.nlamediaaccess.com/publishers/publisher-services/clipshare/

Readly magazine database https://gb.readly.com/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

  continue reading

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